Poweramp AP SERIES AIR POWERED - Manual (Page 31)

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4111-0009 — Aug 2012
Jan 2013
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Platform rises slowly Air bladder or connecting
ducts punctured Check air bladder and ducting replace as needed
Damaged or restricted
ducting Replace damaged ducting or remove restriction
Air intake clogged Remove intake filter, clean or replace as needed
Dock leveler binding Check for visible obstructions that could cause
binding. Remove obstructions. If no obstructions
found, call Poweramp Technical Services. See inside
back cover for phone number and address.
Platform does not rise to
full height. See Platform Rises Slowly See Platform Rises Slowly
See Periodic Maintenance in the Maintenance
section.
Platform DOES rise to
full height, but lip DOES
NOT extend or extend
fully. Lip actuator spring needs
additional tension. Inspect lip actuator chain, repair or replace as
needed.
Lip extends but does
not remain extended as
leveler drops. Lip latch spring needs
additional tension.
Air bladder damaged
See Adjustment Section: Lip Latch Spring.
•
Increase tension as needed to keep latch
engaged.
• Clean any debris from lip latch area.
• Lubricate as instructed in maintenance section.
• Replace air bladder